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MANILA, Philippines — Former Northern Samar first district Rep. Raul Daza has passed away at the age of 91, his family confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Daza’s family said that the former lawmaker, who served the House of Representatives for seven terms between 1969 and 2019, peacefully passed away after more than five decades

Angara boosts school mental health programs with joint caravan

Oct 16, 2026

Angara boosts school mental health programs with joint caravan

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the expansion of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) nationwide mental health and well-being initiatives, coinciding with the nationwide observance of Mental Health Awareness Month and National School Safety Week. The initiative featured a Mental Health Caravan held at Marikina Elementary School, organized in collaboration with the National

Why Japanese PM Takaichi is still keen to roll out the welcome mat for Trump

Oct 16, 2026

Why Japanese PM Takaichi is still keen to roll out the welcome mat for Trump

Japan’s hopes for a visit by Donald Trump during his trip to Asia next month may be hanging in the balance as relations between China and the United States steadily improve. The US president spent three days in Japan ahead of last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, and his meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was hailed as a sign of a “new golden age” in the countries’ relationship. But since then Trump’s growing rapport with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has caused...

[Market Rider] Buy when there’s blood in the streets, even if it’s your own blood.

Oct 16, 2026

[Market Rider] Buy when there’s blood in the streets, even if it’s your own blood.

The best time to buy assets or invest money is during a severe market crash or panic, when everyone else is terrified and selling

Bianca Manalo, MJ Lastimosa, Ariella Arida share take on 'rehearsed' pageant answers

Oct 16, 2026

Bianca Manalo, MJ Lastimosa, Ariella Arida share take on 'rehearsed' pageant answers

Bianca Manalo, MJ Lastimosa, and Ariella Arida shared their opinions on pageant answers involving advocacies on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Thursday.

DFA admonishes China envoy over ‘thinly veiled threat on use of force’

Oct 15, 2026

DFA admonishes China envoy over ‘thinly veiled threat on use of force’

Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan asserts that Beijing is no troublemaker while saying Manila should 'feel fortunate' that China does not use force, even though it could 'easily win' if it does

Vietnam's university admissions policies fuel costly IELTS race among high school students

Oct 15, 2026

Vietnam's university admissions policies fuel costly IELTS race among high school students

University admissions policies that convert IELTS scores into English exam marks or bonus points have triggered a surge in demand for the English proficiency test, turning it into a potential deciding factor for tens of thousands of applicants.

'I'm not anti-monarchy': Hassan on royal power and feudalism

Oct 15, 2026

'I'm not anti-monarchy': Hassan on royal power and feudalism

PKR veteran insists respect for rulers does not mean staying silent.

Thai PM's $57 Casio watches are the new status symbol

Oct 15, 2026

Thai PM's $57 Casio watches are the new status symbol

A 1,900 baht (US$57) Casio engraved with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's name has become a badge of closeness to power among his ministers, senior officials and political allies.

New to F1? Why the Singapore Grand Prix is a good gateway for Filipino fans

Oct 15, 2026

New to F1? Why the Singapore Grand Prix is a good gateway for Filipino fans

For Filipino fans, the closest and most accessible F1 race to attend is the Singapore Grand Prix, making it a popular option for those looking to experience the sport live.

No talks of Dy being prepped as VP: Too premature, says Luistro, Garin

Oct 15, 2026

No talks of Dy being prepped as VP: Too premature, says Luistro, Garin

MANILA, Philippines — Two ranking lawmakers from the House of Representatives have shot down rumors that Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is being considered as the replacement for Vice President Sara Duterte, in case she is convicted by the Senate Impeachment Court. In separate interviews on Thursday, both Deputy Speaker Janette Garin and Batangas Rep.

Northeasterly winds, ITCZ to bring rains in PH on Friday

Oct 15, 2026

Northeasterly winds, ITCZ to bring rains in PH on Friday

MANILA, Philippines — The northeasterly winds and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to affect parts of the country on Friday, Oct. 16, the state weather bureau said. According to its 5 p.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will

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